Mastering plug-in or upgrade to Logic Studio?

I'm currently trying out the oZone demo & like several of it's features-although some things about it are quirky. I'm wondering if I should spring for it-or something similar-or upgrade to full blown Logic. Anyone have experience with oZone or any other mastering software? Any idea how this compares to the expanded features in Logic Studio?
I should mention, I especially like the way inserting the plug on the master bus "beefs up" the entire mix-the full spectrum seem more intelligible (if that term applies to instrumental music).
Thanks in advance.
-d

I currently just made the decision and got ozone versus Studio pro.
I'll let you know but preliminary signs work in Ozone's favor.
The presets may be a little heavy handed, but tweaking them is easy and my first client was very happy that he didn't have to spend big $$$ on real mastering on a demo album.
The app runs without a glich when used on a two track mix, with my somewhat underpowered setup.
P.S. Sweetwater is offering a very substantial discounted academic edition for holders of a student or teacher ID for $125.

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